Has good size and plenty of physicality in his game. Also displays good puck-moving skills and a little offensive acumen. Keeps it simple.

Flaws:

Needs to add more strength to his 6-3 frame in order to play consistently well at the highest level. Also needs to smooth over the rough edges in his game.

Career Potential:

Physical defenseman with a little upside.

Movements & Injuries

2015

7/02/2015

Re-signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Anaheim Ducks to a one-year contract.

5/30/2015

Missed the last 18 regular season and all 16 playoff games (concussion).

3/03/2015

Concussion, sidelined indefinitely.

3/02/2015

Acquired from the Toronto Maple Leafs.

2014

11/24/2014

Recalled from the Toronto Marlies (AHL).

11/16/2014

Assigned to the Toronto Marlies (AHL).

11/15/2014

Recalled from the Toronto Marlies (AHL) on an emergency basis.

10/06/2014

Placed on waivers by the Toronto Maple Leafs for the purpose of being assigned to the Toronto Marlies (AHL).

2013

9/29/2013

Placed on waivers by the Toronto Maple Leafs.

5/14/2013

Assigned to Toronto (AHL).

5/13/2013

Recalled from Toronto (AHL).

3/19/2013

Assigned to Toronto (AHL).

3/05/2013

Signed by the Toronto Maple Leafs to a two-year contract extension.

2/03/2013

Recalled from Toronto (AHL).

1/23/2013

Assigned to Toronto (AHL).

1/12/2013

Recalled from Toronto (AHL).

2012

9/15/2012

Assigned to Toronto (AHL).

7/10/2012

Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the Toronto Maple Leafs to a one-year contract.

1/06/2012

Assigned to Toronto (AHL).

1/03/2012

Recalled from Toronto (AHL).

1/02/2012

Assigned to Toronto (AHL).

2011

12/28/2011

Recalled from Toronto (AHL).

11/27/2011

Assigned to Toronto (AHL).

11/20/2011

Recalled from Toronto (AHL).

9/25/2011

Assigned to Toronto (AHL).

2010

11/12/2010

Assigned to Toronto (AHL).

11/03/2010

Recalled from Toronto (AHL).

10/01/2010

Assigned to Toronto (AHL).

9/29/2010

Recalled from Toronto (AHL).

9/26/2010

Assigned to Toronto (AHL).

5/27/2010

Signed by the Toronto Maple Leafs to a two-year entry-level contract.

2007

9/11/2007

Returned to Duesledorf of the German Elite League.

Career Transactions

2015

3/02/2015

Toronto Maple Leafs traded Korbinian Holzer to the Anaheim Ducks for Eric Brewer and a 5th round selection in 2016.

2006

6/24/2006

Drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 4th round (111th overall) in 2006.

Player News

| 07/02/2015 3:12 PM

News

The Ducks signed Holzer to a one-year contract on Thursday.

rotowire.com

Maple Leafs send Korbinian Holzer to AHL | 05/14/2013 5:21 PM

News

Toronto Maple Leafs reassign Korbinian Holzer to AHL Toronto.

James Mirtle on Twitter

Impact

Holzer was recalled as a precaution more than anything. It makes sense to send him back down with the Maple Leafs now eliminated and the Marlies in the second round of the AHL playoffs.

Korbinian Holzer up with Leafs as precaution | 05/13/2013 4:56 PM

News

TSN's Darren Dreger reported that Korbinian Holzer is up with the big club as a precaution.

Darren Dreger on Twitter

Impact

He's been playing in the AHL playoffs so he's more ready to go than Jesse Blacker, who had been up with the Maple Leafs as an extra. It's expected that Blacker will head back to the minors and Holzer will be scratched for Game 7.

Leafs' Holzer may be joining team in Boston | 05/13/2013 1:05 PM

News

Korbinian Holzer might be going to Boston with the Maple Leafs for Game 7.

Jonas Siegel on Twitter

Impact

He was seen at the airport which led to speculation that he was traveling with the team. Holzer has been playing in the AHL postseason with the Marlies. It isn't clear if a defenseman was injured or will be scratched for Monday's game and the Leafs won't hold a morning skate.

Maple Leafs assign Korbinian Holzer to AHL | 03/19/2013 3:21 PM

News

Toronto Maple Leafs assign Korbinian Holzer to AHL Toronto.

James Mirtle on Twitter

Impact

The move comes two weeks after the Leafs signed Holzer to a two-year contract extension. However, Holzer has struggled a fair amount during those two weeks, registering just one assist while posting a minus-10 rating.

The Leafs didn't release terms for the deal, which will keep Holzer in Toronto through the 2014-15 season. The former fourth-round pick has two goals and 19 penalty minutes in 16 games this season.

Korbinian Holzer quickly rising up D ranks | 02/08/2013 12:33 PM

News

Korbinian Holzer is gaining more and more trust in coach Randy Carlyle.

Toronto Star

Impact

The German blueliner was selected with the 111th pick in the 2006 draft, and he has six games under his belt. And the 24-year-old is quickly becoming one of the more trusted defensemen on the team; he was on the ice in the final seconds of Toronto's 3-2 win. He played 23:41, only second to Dion Phaneuf.

| 02/05/2013 2:49 AM

News

Korbinian Holzer was called up from the minors on Monday February 4.

Rotoworld.com

Toronto returns Korbinian Holzer to AHL | 01/23/2013 5:29 PM

News

Korbinian Holzer has been assigned to the minors.

TSN.ca

Impact

Holzer played in his first game of the season on Monday against Buffalo, but was promptly sent back to the AHL when Toronto activated Jake Gardiner from injured reserve prior to Wednesday's match in Pittsburgh.